The Big T and I try to visit the graduate shows held at Auckland’s art & design schools each year, and while we haven’t been loving the “installations” that seem to be the latest trend in Fine Arts, we are usually really impressed by the work of design students.
This orange dress was a stand-out for me at the 2016 Auckland University of Technology show. I wish I’d noted down the designer’s name, but I really hope he or she is making a successful career post-degree.
What a cool way to get a jump on all the up-and-coming designers. Now … if only I had somewhere to wear their designs to ….
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Hehe. And in my case the body for them. ππ
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Gaaah – so true for me too π
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Not keen. Reminds me of a lemon yellow bridesmaid’s dress when I was about 5 years old.
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It reminded me of a dress I wore to a flatmateβs wedding in the mid-80s. It was dropped waist thing and the fact I inexplicably thought orange suited me in those days π
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I love the happy orange color. It reminds me of celebrations with family and friends. What a great way to see up and coming designers!
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Thanks Lori. I love the graduate shows for that reason. In the past, work (like paintings and sculptures) were for sale, and I have a very cherished painting bought from a graduate when I was just one myself. Sheβs still painting, and I still love that work.
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I recently bought a painting from an art student. It is nice to connect with the artist. I hope all is well in your world. Cheers, Lori
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Thanks Lori. I’m so glad you bought from a student. I agree it is great to connect, and for the artist, actually meeting someone who likes their work enough to buy it, is really affirming. Wishing you a peaceful weekend.
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No way I’d wear that—would you? I prefer my colors and styles understated—to say the least!
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I would once. I did have something similar in the 80s, and I do still love bright colours. Just not orange so much. π
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I once had an orange ski jacket. That’s about it!
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A very useful colour in ski-wear! π
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I love the colour Su. The style isn’t for me.
Leslie
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π itβs not a dress I could wear these days either. I loved the detailing and craftsmanship though.
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You can tell there was a lot of work that went into it. I need simpler lines.
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So do I these days. I suspect it would be a nightmare to actually wear π
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A young, slim, 15 – 20 year old could carry it off.
Leslie
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What a great dress. I’m sure it was for you when you were young, but still, a thrilling little dress.
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I keep thinking how great it would look on my sonβs partner.
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Gorgeous! Love clothing design exhibits!
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Oh wow. Look at the pleats! Fabulous!
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π the detail was wonderful
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A gorgeous colour which I would love to be able to wear.
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Me too; but I think my orange days are gone π
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Very impressive design and I love the vibrant shade of orange.
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I love seeing young designers’ work.
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Great dress! I can totally imagine wearing this one a girls night out, twirling around and having fun. Probably even wearing a tiara!! π
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Ooh! A tiara definitely π
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lovely dress!
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Iβm glad you like it.π
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Yeah, its really nice and you looks so gorgeous.
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gorgeous dress.
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